In Kachin State, more than 18,000 people have been newly displaced in 10 townships since a new escalation of fighting in early March, according to Asia and the Pacific: Weekly Regional Humanitarian Snapshot (19 - 25 March 2024) released by UNOCHA.
The report says civilians continue to bear the brunt of armed conflict in Myanmar, with intense fighting between the Myanmar Armed Forces (MAF) and various armed groups in multiple states and regions.
In Kachin State, more than 18,000 people have been newly displaced in 10 townships since a new escalation of fighting in early March. In Sagaing Region also, about 25,000 people from Monywa Township and 28,000 people from Kale Township have been displaced due to clashes since late February.
In Rakhine State, clashes between the MAF and Arakan Army (AA) continue. More than 148,000 people are estimated to have been displaced since the ceasefire broke down in Rakhine last November. With supplies now dwindling, water scarcity is a major concern for vulnerable people in displacement camps, the report says.
Nationwide, the number of displaced people has exceeded 2.8 million, with more than 2.5 million people displaced since the military takeover in early 2021.
By 2024, an estimated 18.6 million people in Myanmar will require humanitarian assistance. Civilians continue to face challenges in meeting basic needs due to rising inflation, conflict, insecurity, and limited access to protection, UNOCHA has reported.
